Anchorage School District

No formal medical evaluation or diagnosis is required to establish a student's gender identity for these activities.

And that's just a boilerplate piece of policy that came from the Anchorage School District that was adopted by many school districts around the state.

It wasn't like handwritten by Bill Hill in the dark of night as some kind of a like secret backdoor progressive agenda you know this was like this is just what was happening in the state at the time right this is yeah yeah and so that's the root of this criticism but it's amazing to see how far they've spun it and twisted it and like amped it up and poured gasoline on it and lit it on fire and shot it out of a rocket ship like all at the same time

Yeah, I mean, I think it's nasty because I think to me, I think the whole argument about like youth sports, I think that we it's important to remember that really the only place that the government should have any say over, I guess, is public youth sports.

We are taking these reports seriously and working closely with law enforcement, end quote.

APD also commented on the situation, saying in part, quote, APD investigates all threats thoroughly and works alongside the Anchorage School District to quickly resolve these disruptions to the school.

The source of the threat remains under investigation.

Now, as it turns out, ASD trained for a situation just like this last week in the event that they would have to reunite students with their parents during an emergency.

We'll take a look at how crews in Anchorage responded and how best to stay safe on slick roads this morning.

Plus, the Anchorage School District addresses replacing the current superintendent who has announced they're moving on, what the process will look like, and what to expect in the coming days.

And we'll take a look at voter turnout for the midterm election here in Alaska so far and see if it could be some type of sign for what to expect in the next two weeks before, before the big day, uh, as the Morning Edition starts now.

Good Wednesday morning.

The driver of the other vehicle was not injured.

Hart's toddler was injured, but troopers, uh, say the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The Anchorage School District held its first school board meeting since the announcement that the superintendent will be leaving the district early next year.

Yeah, Dr. Jharrett Bryant addressed those in attendance just after the start of the meeting, expressing his gratitude to the board and what he called his entire ASD family for their support during his four years on the job.

And it's not just adults that have been affected, but their children as well.

The Anchorage School District has about 140 students from Western Alaska enrolled this year.

Lauren Maxwell checked in to see how they are doing.

The memories are still strong for some of the students in this Yupik immersion class at College Gate Elementary.

You know, there may be nothing, nothing at all more unsettling for parents than getting word that there's an emergency at your child's school.

Yeah, Lauren Maxwell shows us how the Anchorage School District is reuniting students with their parents during an emergency.

Your students are safe.

We have a process for you before you go in.

Jarrett Bryant starts February 1st on a four-year contract paying $310,000 a year.

He's finishing more than four years leading Alaska's Anchorage School District, a tenure marked by major budget cuts, hundreds of layoffs, and six school closures.

"This isn't my first rodeo," Bryant told ALX Now, adding that he'd make those choices again.

He'll have less than three weeks on the job before the school board votes on a budget drafted by interim superintendent Grace Taylor.

Hear how Wasilla is prepping for the presidential visit, and how long the POTUS will be in the state.

Plus, the head of the Anchorage School District is leaving for another job.

We have Dani Tompkins standing by with everything you need to know right now and what happens next.

And later this morning, one of the most lovable bears in the world is celebrating his 100th birthday, along with all of his friends in the Hundred Acre Woods.

Wasilla leaders say the President is going to be in the area for just the day, so most of the congestion should be cleared up by Wednesday.

If you want to go next Tuesday, there is a link for tickets on our website.

The head of the Anchorage School District says he is out.

Superintendent Dr. Jarrad Bryant announcing he is leaving for another job.

Thank you, Melissa.

Well, today the Anchorage School District Superintendent, Jharrett Bryant, announced that he will be leaving Alaska early next year.

Yeah, and Georgina Fernandez joins us now, uh, with reaction.

Georgina, good evening.

Rebecca, Aaron, after four years, Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryant is leaving the Anchorage School District.

Bryant, who served ASD since 2022, relieved- revealed in a letter today that he will be taking a superintendent job in Virginia starting this February.

Bryant reflected on his time in Alaska today, stating in his letter that, "Serving this district and community has been one of the greatest privileges of my life." The superintendent also saying there is still a lot of work ahead, including the budget, a hot issue during his time as superintendent, as the district faced numerous school closures and layoffs over the last four years.